MOSCOW: Four Indian students were seriously injured in a knife attack in Ufa, Russia, in what comes amid rising tensions following India’s alignment with the US against Russian energy interests, according to reports from the Indian Embassy in Moscow.

MOSCOW, Feb 8 (Reuters) - ‌Four ​Indian students were ‌injured in a knife ​attack at a medical university in ‍Russia's Bashkortostan region ​on Saturday, the ​Indian ⁠embassy in Moscow and Russian investigators said.

Several people, including four Indian students, were injured in a knife attack in Ufa, Russia. Following the incident, the Indian Embassy in Moscow took cognizance, and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi was also reportedly notified.

Moscow: Four Indian nationals were injured in a knife attack in the Russian city of Ufa, the Indian Embassy in Moscow said on Thursday. In a post on X, the Embassy described the incident as “unfortunate” and said that several people,

During the Cold War, India formed a deep strategic partnership with the Soviet Union. Although officially non-aligned, India relied heavily on Soviet arms, technology, and diplomatic support. Moscow saw India as a counterweight to Western and Chinese influence in Asia.

The US and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, releasing an interim framework that would lower tariffs, reshape energy ties and deepen economic co-operation as both countries seek to realign global supply chains.

For years, Russia relied on migrants from Central Asia to fill gaps in its workforce. As demographics and the war in Ukraine drive the sharpest labor crisis in decades, recruiters are casting a wider net across some of the world’s most populous countries.

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticised the US-India Interim Trade Agreement, alleging it compromises India’s economic interests. He said preliminary information suggests India could face a 25 per cent tariff penalty if it continues purchasing Russian oil.